PETER CRISS - Rockologists Records Reissue Former KISS Drummer's Two Solo Albums On Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl; Promo Video

November 1, 2021, 3 years ago

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PETER CRISS - Rockologists Records Reissue Former KISS Drummer's Two Solo Albums On Limited Edition Coloured Vinyl; Promo Video

The Rockologists are honoured to present the first American pressing of the legendary 1979 Peter Criss LP, Out Of Control, in over 40 years as well as the first ever American pressing of the 1982 Peter Criss LP, Let Me Rock You. These classic LP’s are pressed on the modern equipment of Third Man Pressing in Detroit Michigan with care and the reverence these releases deserve.

Harking back to the heyday of KISS vinyl pressing in the 70’s, Out Of Control and Let Me Rock You will be released in a rainbow of colors, Black, Clear Green, Clear Red, Clear Blue and Clear Coke Bottle vinyl. Each color consists of 500 units, for 2,500 LP’s total for each release. 100 sets of each of the five colors will be bunded together with some special treats at a special price. Individual LP’s of any color will be available for only $29.99 plus shipping. To place your order visit therockologists.com.

Originally Released on September 8, 1980, Out Of Control is the second solo release by former KISS drummer and founder Peter Criss. The LP art was created by Todd Schoor from a concept by Peter Criss.

Album Details:
Producer - David Wolfert and Peter Criss
Engineer - Leanne Ungar
Studio - RCA Recording Studios, NYC - March to July 1980

Musicians:
All Lead Vocal - Peter Criss
Drums and Percussion - Peter Criss
Guitars - Stan Penridge, David Wolfert
Bass - Tony Mercandante, Stu Woods
Keyboards - Benny Harrison
Synthesizers - Ed Walsh, Benny Harrison, David Wolfert
Synthesizer Programming - Ed Walsh, Greg Zanthus Winter
Background Vocals - Stan Penridge, Benny Harrison, Tony Mercandante, David Buskin, Peter Criss
Soprano Sax Solo - George Young
Strings arranged By - David Wolfert\
Conducted By - John Lissauer
Concert Master - David Nadien
Horns Arranged By - Louis Delgatto

Tracklisting and songwriters:

Side 1
"By Myself" - Peter Criss, Stan Penridge and David Wolfert
"Feel Like Letting Go" - Criss, Penridge
"I Found Love" - Criss, Penridge, Wolfert
"In Trouble Again" - Criss, Penridge
"My Life" - Criss, Wolfert, David Buskin

Side 2
"Out Of Control" - Criss, Penridge
"There’s Nothing Better" - Criss, Penridge
"Where Will They Run" - Criss, Penridge
"Words" - Criss, Penridge
"You Better Run" - Eddie Beigati, Felix Cavaliere

Originally Released on June 25th 1982, Let Me Rock You is the third solo release by former KISS drummer and founder Peter Criss.

Album Details
Producer - Vini Poncia for Mad Vincent Productions
Engineer - Bob Schaper
Studio - Conway Recording Studios - Los Angeles

Musicians
Lead Vocal - Peter Criss
Drums and Percussion - Dennis Conway, Michael Braun, Peter Criss
Guitars - Michael Landau, Caleb Quaye, Bob Messana, Phil Grande, Steve stevens, Steve Lukather
Bass - John “Cooker” Lo Presti, Davey Faragher
Keyboards - James Newton Howard, Jai Winding, Jim Roberge
Synthesizers - Ed Walsh, James Newton Howard
Background Vocals - Rory Dodd, Eric Trayer, Mark Kreider, Bob Messano, Vini Poncia, Suzanne Fellini

Tracklisting and songwriters:

Side 1
"Let It Go" - Tommy Faragher, Davey, Faragher, Brie Howard
"Tears" - Vincent Cusano, Adam Mitchell
"Move On Over" - Vini Poncia, Peter Criss
"Jealous Guy" - John Lennon
"Destiny" - Charlie Midnight, Cash Monet, Jeff Schoen

Side 2
"Some Kinda Hurricane" - Russell Ballard
"Let Me Rock You" - Ballard
"First Day In The Rain" - Steve Stevens
"Feel Like Heaven" - Gene Simmons
"Bad Boys" - Peter Criss, Jim Roberge

A founding member and the drummer of the internationally renowned rock group KISS, Peter Criss is an honored member of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Peter also released several solo LP’s heavily influenced by his musical interests in swing and jazz.


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